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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 847.54 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 847.54 and 218.44 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 847.54 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/847.54 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 847.54 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 185,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,136.64/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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